UK Research and Innovation Media Tapes Contract Award

UK Research and Innovation has published an award notice for a contract to supply media tapes, valued at £46,312.13 including VAT. The contract was awarded to Eurotec Distribution Ltd T/A Media Resources following a limited competition procurement exercise.

Coventry City Council Tender for Electrical and Data Services

Coventry City Council has published a tender notice for Electrical and Data Services, with an estimated value of £1.4 million. The tender is open to suppliers and closes on April 14, 2026. This notice is issued under the Procurement Act 2023.

Ipswich Borough Council Gutter Clearing Tender

Ipswich Borough Council has issued a tender notice for high-level gutter clearing services for residential buildings. The estimated contract value is £150,000, with a submission deadline of April 15, 2026. This procurement is open to UK suppliers.

Financial Literacy Training Tender for Birmingham Metropolitan College

Birmingham Metropolitan College has published a tender notice for financial literacy training services. The estimated value of the contract is £24,000, with a contract duration of approximately two years. The tender is open to UK suppliers, specifically targeting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

NIH Extends Common Forms Timeline for Biographical Sketch and Other Support

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has extended the leniency period for implementing Common Forms for Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending (Other) Support until May 2026. This notice adjusts the original January 25, 2026 deadline to allow the extramural community more time for adoption and compliance.

NIH Correction: Salary Limitation for Grants and Cooperative Agreements FY 2026

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a correction to its guidance on salary limitations for grants and cooperative agreements for Fiscal Year 2026. The correction adjusts the effective date for the Executive Level II salary limitation of $228,000 from January 11, 2026, to January 1, 2026.

NIH Removes Advanced Permission for Conference Grant Applications

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has removed the requirement for advanced permission for conference grant applications under activity codes R13 and U13. This change aims to reduce administrative burden for applicants, with modifications to the NIH Grants Policy Statement and relevant NOFOs forthcoming.

NIH Reminder: IRB Approval Certification Required Before Award

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) issued a notice reminding the extramural research community that certification of Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval is required before award for nonexempt human subjects research. Funds cannot be used for such research without this certification, which must be the date of final IRB approval, not pending or expired.

HRSA Lowers Out-of-Pocket Medication Costs at Health Centers

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has issued updated award terms requiring HRSA-funded health centers to provide insulin and injectable epinephrine to low-income patients at or below the price paid by the center through the 340B Drug Pricing Program. This action aims to lower out-of-pocket costs for life-saving medications nationwide.

HRSA Health Centers Served Record 32.4 Million Patients in 2024

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced that HRSA-funded health centers served a record 32.4 million patients in 2024. The data highlights quality improvements and recognizes nearly 1,000 health centers with Community Health Quality Recognition badges.